Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Odour | Odorless |
Colour | White powder | Solubility in water [% weight] | Insoluble in water |
Density [g/cm3] | 1.525 |
Appearance | White or yellowish white powder |
Assay (as Bi) 80-82% | |
Insoluble matter in HNO3 | Max 0.05% |
Loss on drying (at 105°C) | Max 1.0% |
Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.05% |
Nitrate (NO3) | Max 0.4% |
Sulphate (SO4) | Max 0.1% |
Alkali & alkaline earth metals | Max 1.0% |
Silver (Ag) | Max 0.0025% |
Arsenic (As) | Max 0.0005% |
Copper (Cu) | Max 0.005% |
Iron (Fe) | Max 0.01% |